Magicraft Meister Part 1

The next day, Jin and Elsa went to her parents' house in Ekissi.

Riding in Jin's golem carriage, Jin and Elsa exchange a conversation.

"This is the second time for me to visit Elsa's parents' house, isn't it?

The last time was during the arsenic poisoning of the Marquis Theoderic.

"Yes, I wish you could have come when things were less chaotic."

"You're right. The world is a very unsettled place, isn't it?"

"Jin-bro is surrounded by trouble. That's because he's the one who can solve them. People who can't solve problems don't bring them in the first place.

What Erza said may be a good argument in a sense. It is true that many problems come to us because we are expected to have the ability to solve them.

"But I just want to be able to spend my time making whatever I want. It's such a simple thing, but it's hard to do.

Maybe it's the simple things that are the hardest to do.

"Well, I wonder... ......"

Jin and Elsa are more light-spoken than usual today.

Perhaps it is because they are nervous about what awaits them in the future.

While they were talking, the carriage arrived at Elsa's parents' house.

The family now consists of Georg, Elsa's bedridden father, and Marlene, her mother-in-law, and a few servants. And a few servants.

Because of this, Elsa was greeted by only one old servant, Rubel. He is the elderly family head of the family.

He has white hair parted in thirds and a short mustache. He looks honest. He is now mainly in charge of Marlene.

"Welcome home, miss. ...... or should I call you Master?"

Elsa smiles and shakes her head.

"......I want things to be the same as they always have been. I'd rather have a guest.

"Yes, sir. You must be Jin Nido. Welcome to our home."

Jin Nido knew his name and face from his previous visit.

"Welcome, Reiko-sama. Please come this way."

He also knew that Reiko was an honorary squire. Unfortunately, Edgar was seen only as an automaton and was not approached.

Jin and Reiko are shown into the parlor.

"Well then, Jin, I'm going to see your mother."

Elsa went to Marlene's with Edgar in tow.

In the meantime, Jin drank the tea that had been offered to him. It was sencha green tea, just about ready to drink. It was sencha, and it was ready to drink. He seemed to be aware that Jin had a cat's tongue.

"It's delicious.

"Would you like another cup?"

"Oh, thank you."

Jin, who was thirsty probably due to his nervousness, drank three more cups of tea.

When he had finished his third cup, Elsa and her mother, Marlene, arrived with him. Elsa's face was somewhat red.

Jin stood up and greeted her.

My name is Jin Nido. Thank you for all the help you have given me.

Marlene stared at Jin Nido, but then her face immediately broke.

"This is very kind of you. My name is Marlene, Elsa's mother. My daughter has been a great help to me in many ways ...... and I can't thank you enough for that.

Marlene bows beautifully to Jin.

"I do not know the ways of this country. Please forgive me if I am rude. I am here today at ......."

Marlene interrupted Jin as he was about to say that much by raising her hand.

Please wait. I beg your pardon, but I would like to speak first.

"Yes, yes..."

Please have a seat first.

The three of them sat down with Erza and Marlene in front of Jin.

Then Marlene slowly opened her mouth.

"Actually, His Majesty the Emperor came to see us yesterday.

"What?"

"Mother, I've never heard of this before..."

Elsa had just heard about it, too, and she was a bit dismayed. Marlene did not care and continued talking.

"Your stay with us was short, about 15 minutes. ...... and told us in detail what Erza has done for the country. She also told us what kind of person Jin-sama is.

I was curious to know what the Empress had told her about Jin, but I couldn't ask her.

Then Marlene stood up and bowed to Jin.

"...... Jin-sama, please continue to take good care of my daughter."

"E......"

"Oh, mother?"

Neither Jin nor Erza could hide their confusion at Marlene's attitude and words.

Marlene sat down again and continued talking in a quiet tone.

"I appreciate your concern for my daughter. But I don't want that to be a fetter on you."

"......"

Jin could not read the true meaning behind Marlene's words and could not speak.

"Happiness comes in different forms for each person. I hope my daughter is happy. No matter what form it takes."

"......"

Jin ponders. But now he realized that there was only one thing to say.

"I will make Erza happy."

Marlene smiled at these words and Erza turned bright red.

"Thank you very much. It is enough for me to hear you say that. But there is no need to hurry. Your Majesty told me yesterday. Jin-sama wants peace.

That's true.

"When the world is at peace, ...... please take better care of my daughter. But don't keep her waiting too long, okay?"

The last words may have been half-joking, but Jin could feel the mother's concern for her daughter.

In short, I don't ask you to have the ceremony right now, because I know you still have things you want to do and things you have to do. But don't forget to take care of him, is what I'm saying.

For a man of simple-mindedness, he is very sensitive.

Thank you for ....... .............................. ...... mother-in-law."

Jin finally said the words. His mouth was dry.

"Yes, I'm looking forward to working with you, my son-in-law."

Jin's ears turned red when he heard the words "son-in-law" back. The same goes for Elsa who is sitting next to Marlene.

And then Reiko ...... looked a little sad,

Congratulations on your engagement. Father, Miss Elsa."

and bowed her head.

"Reiko?"

Reiko?

Jin and Erza were astonished by this gesture.

"Miss Elsa, you are the one your father chose. Please continue to support your father.

Reiko looked a little sad and then fell on her face.

"You are a wonderful squire, aren't you, Reiko?"

Marlene stood up again, walked to Reiko and took her hand.

"Honorary squire, Reiko Nido, please take care of my daughter as well, she is one in a million, Jin-sama."

"I don't need to be told. I will protect your father's loved ones as I would my father's, even if it costs me my life.

"Thank you."

Marlene returned to her seat. She then motioned for Erza to sit next to Jin.

"Jin-dono, don't worry about the customs. I understand your sincerity.

Marlene smiled softly.

"My husband is not in a condition to speak to you, and Elsa is the current head of the Randall family. So I think that the engagement ceremony is fine as long as the two of you are happy with it.

With these words, Marlene left the room. As she was about to leave the reception room, she looked back once, gave a slight nod without saying a word, and left the room.

The remaining guests were Jin, Elsa, Reiko, and Edgar.

A moment of silence passed, and Jin was the first to open his mouth.

"......Erza, I'm looking forward to working with you."

"Nn, Jin and ...... Jin, san."

Reiko, who had been watching them, motioned to Edgar and quietly left the room, closing the door behind her without making a sound.

It was winter outside the window, but the air was warm inside the room.